Can We Motivate Savings By Understanding Lifetime Income?
The DOL rule is cumbersome for plan sponsors and an opportunity for annuity sponsors, but it could be a lot more.
Can We Finally Empower Investors With Plain English Fund Disclosure?
Given the current polarized political environment, I was thrilled to see a recent example of bipartisanship by the SEC in its announcement of the fund disclosure proposal.
The New Defined Benefit IRA
More individuals would likely save for retirement outside of employer-sponsored plans if such saving was automated, access to a match was provided, and lots of time and mental bandwidth were not needed to evaluate investment alternatives.
Should The Biden Administration Start Over With Fiduciary Advice?
The proposed rule comment period closed yesterday, and if the DOL is seeking to finalize ahead of the November elections, it is unlikely to make substantive changes in response to comment.
Should Your Retirement Portfolio Include Private Equity Or Equity Crowdfunding?
This year has brought a regulatory push to expand opportunities for ordinary investors to invest in asset classes that have been historically restricted to the wealthy and financially sophisticated.
SEC’s Plan to Loosen Crowdfunding Restrictions Is a Bad Idea
Investors should beware of the risks.
Let’s Create An Economic Infrastructure For The Gig Economy
When this crisis is studied from the lens of economic history, we will learn more about the winners and losers.
Why Not Delaying Reg BI Is the Right Thing for Investors
Though this timeline will be a challenge for the industry, we agree with the SEC’s decision.
What Does the SEC’s Shareholder Resolution Proposal Mean for Investors?
We expect the rule to make it harder for investors to influence management.
The Global Stewardship Movement Draws Passive Investors Into Active Ownership
Are the largest asset managers taking up the role of stewards?
Could Reg BI be a business opportunity?
The SEC's regulation could give some firms a way to set themselves apart from the rest.
Should the SEC Make Private Investment Opportunities More Accessible to Retail Investors?
Morningstar responds to the potential expansion of private investments and suggests adjustments to regulatory standards.
A Catch 22 for Asset Managers
Should asset managers use their increasing voting power to benefit social causes?
What Broker/Dealers Need to Know About the SEC's Regulation Best Interest
A closer look at what we expect from compliance with the final rule.
Fund of Funds Proposal: The SEC’s Plans to Streamline Fund Approval
What we told regulators about the SEC’s proposed rules.
The New Model of Asset Manager Stewardship Activities
Large, passive asset managers should embrace active ownership to promote sustainable business models.